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Tech company behind Cash App, Square announces layoffs for 40% of its staff: 'Everyone is going to be doing this soon'

Experts have warned for years that the adoption of artificial intelligence would one day lead to massive job losses, ...
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Texas becomes first state to test uncommon energy source: 'There are a lot of indications that we are [ready]'

Texas is one of the main testing grounds in the United States for small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRS. This new ...
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Researchers release thousands of 'prehistoric' creatures in remote river to reclaim ancestral home: 'I actually had goosebumps'

Thousands of Atlantic sturgeon, a prehistoric fish that vanished from European waters decades ago, are being released into ...
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New report raises alarm about looming threat to sports industry: 'Disrupting competitions [and] diminishing spectator experiences'

The global sports industry is facing worsening extreme weather and rising temperatures that are reshaping seasons, venues, ...
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Cat owner points out major benefit hidden in popular pet toy: 'I have never thought about this'

This method can effectively double the lifespan of a scratcher, providing a fresh surface for your pet without purchasing a ...
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Arizona officials claim federal water management plans would cut them off: 'The impacts ... could be devastating'

Officials in Arizona have begun an aggressive television campaign defending their right to water from the Colorado River.
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FDA announces recall for hundreds of thousands of bottles of water: 'May cause … adverse health consequences'

More than 650,000 bottles of water distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin were recalled in late February after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the bottles may have been "bottled under ...
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Homeowner captures video of massive snake hiding beneath pets: 'Oh my goodness you're brave

A Florida resident captured footage of a massive black racer snake curled up in her backyard, where her poultry may have been ...
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This new DIY home backup tech is giving Tesla's Powerwall a run for its money: 'Firm believers that [these] will be inside everything'

As the outlet noted, Pila's Mesh Home Battery is poised to make sure energy storage is in more homes. It's a middle-ground ...
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Cleaning expert tests whether popular baking soda hack actually works: 'I thought for sure ... the stain was set'

Brandon was skeptical that the hack would work because it didn't involve a degreaser. However, he was pleasantly surprised ...
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Atlanta launches second wave of lucrative e-bike incentives after thousands of residents apply: 'Replace those car trips with the e-bike'

The city of Atlanta recently offered a rebate program for residents who wanted to buy e-bikes. It was a huge success, and now ...